February 21, 2013 A trucker was issued two traffic citations by Pa. State Police after his rig collided with a police cruiser and in the process killed a state trooper from western Pennsylvania. However, they will not file criminal charges for the officer’s death. The driver of the rig was identified as 48-year-old Gregory Golkosky, […]

The Pennsylvania court system is divided up into different types of courts, the most common type being the district courts or magisterial courts. There are often dozens of district courts in each county in Pennsylvania, including Montgomery County, and each district court is intended to serve a certain number of voting districts within the county. […]

Going before a judge in district court, or magisterial court in Pennsylvania, can be a nerve wracking experience. If you have been charged with a traffic violation, a municipal code violation, or a summary criminal offense, it is likely that you will have to report to your local district court. Additionally, district courts hear small […]

Motorists in Philadelphia might be able to see some changes this year as, Dominic Pileggi, Republican leader of the state Senate, is prepared to present bills abolishing the Philadelphia Traffic Court. This is the result of an investigation commissioned by the state’s chief justice that discovered a widespread ticket-fixing for drivers who are known by […]

Delaware County, like other counties in Pennsylvania, has multiple district courts within its boundaries that are designed to serve particular voting districts. Each district court is presided over by one elected judge, also called a magisterial judge. These courts handle specific types of cases. In general, these cases include summary criminal offenses, traffic violations, municipal […]